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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.80 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.80 and 124 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.80 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.80 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.80 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 70,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,779.20/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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